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SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF456

COBADEFF456 belongs to Commerzbank AG in Altena, Germany.

COBADEFF456

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOBADEFF456
8-character codeCOBADEFF
Branch code456
BankCommerzbank AG
Branch—
CityAltena
CountryGermany

How the Commerzbank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

COBA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
FF Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
456 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code COBADEFF456?

The code COBADEFF456 belongs to Commerzbank AG, a unit of Commerzbank AG in Altena, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use COBADEFF instead of COBADEFF456?

COBADEFF points to the head office of Commerzbank AG, while COBADEFF456 points to Commerzbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COBADEFF456.

What does each part of COBADEFF456 mean?

COBA is the institution code of Commerzbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 456 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG.

What happens if I use COBADEFF456 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check COBADEFF456 with the recipient before sending.

Has Commerzbank AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 625 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need COBADEFF456 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need COBADEFF456.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.